Smidge Quick Untick Hook – Tick Remover

The Smidge Quick Untick Hook is a simple, effective tool for safely removing ticks from skin or clothing—essential for hiking, camping and outdoor use in Scotland.

Designed to remove ticks without squeezing the body, it helps reduce the risk of transmitting infections such as Lyme disease.

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✅ Key Features

• ✔ Removes ticks safely without compressing them
• ✔ Helps reduce risk of infection (e.g. Lyme disease)
• ✔ Includes 2 hook sizes (small + large) for all tick sizes
• ✔ Quick “twist and lift” removal method
• ✔ Works on humans and pets
• ✔ Ultra lightweight (~7g) – easy to carry
• ✔ Ideal for first aid kits & outdoor packs

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🥾 Ideal For

• The West Highland Way
• Hiking & wild camping in Scotland
• Bushcraft & outdoor work
• Dog walking & pet care
• Travel first aid kits

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🏔️ Essential for the West Highland Way

Ticks are a real issue in Scotland, especially in grassy and wooded areas along the West Highland Way.

This is one of those items people forget—but shouldn’t.

It helps you:

• Remove ticks quickly and safely
• Avoid improper removal (which increases infection risk)
• Stay confident when walking through long grass or bracken

📍 With West End Outdoors just a mile from the start in Milngavie, it’s an easy last-minute essential before you set off.

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⚡ Why Use a Tick Hook (Not Tweezers)?

Using tweezers or fingers can:

• Squeeze the tick’s body
• Increase the risk of infection

This tool:

• Slides under the tick
• Removes it cleanly with a twist
• Avoids leaving mouthparts behind

👉 This is considered the safest removal method.

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🔧 How to Use

1. Choose the correct hook size
2. Slide the hook under the tick
3. Gently twist 2–3 times
4. Lift once the tick releases

👉 Do NOT pull straight up — twisting is key.

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📦 Product Details

• Includes: 2 hooks (small + large)
• Weight: ~7g
• Use: Humans & pets
• Type: Tick removal tool

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❓ FAQs

Do I really need a tick remover?
If you’re hiking in Scotland—yes. Proper removal is important to reduce infection risk.

Is it better than tweezers?
Yes. It avoids squeezing the tick, which is the main issue with tweezers.

Can I use it on dogs?
Yes, it works very well on pets as well as humans.

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🏆 Why Buy from West End Outdoors?

• Located near the start of the West Highland Way
• Trusted advice for Scottish conditions
• Ideal for last-minute essentials